Detroit's Favorite Hot Fudge Makes Its Triumphant Return (2024)

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Detroit's Favorite Hot Fudge Makes Its Triumphant Return? ›

Shocked Sanders superfans went running to sites like eBay and Amazon, where they faced prices as high as $139 for a two-jar set. But this week brought some joyful news: Second Nature will begin making Milk Chocolate Hot Fudge and Classic Caramel topping at a plant in Clinton Township, Michigan.

Sanders resumes production of its beloved dessert toppings after nearly year-long pause. Sanders will once again produce its famous dessert toppings after taking a pause last year because of manufacturing challenges.

In 2018, Sanders® became a division of Kar's Nuts, a leading manufacturer of nut and trail mix snacks with its own rich Detroit history dating back to 1933. Sanders® products are currently sold in leading retailers nationally and online at sanderscandy.com.

Sanders pauses production of popular hot fudge, caramel toppings amid manufacturing issues. Sanders, an iconic and much-loved Detroit company known for its sweet confections, has hit a sour note when it comes to its line of fudge and caramel dessert toppings.

In 2018, Sanders became a division of Kar's Nuts when it acquired Morley and Sanders. In 2021, Kar's and Sanders were united under the corporate name Second Nature Brands, acquired in 2022 by UK-based private equity company CapVest Limited.

That happened shortly after Sanders' owner, Second Nature Foods, was acquired by CapVest, a London-based private equity firm. Second Nature blamed manufacturing challenges and extremely high demand for its decision to pull the fan favorite from distribution.

Production of Bumpy Cakes suddenly halted last fall when Minnie Marie Bakers Inc., owners of the longtime Awrey's Bakery in Livonia, shuttered the production facility on Farmington Road. Its September 2023 closure was the end for cakes, cookies and other baked goods sold to the public, including Sanders Bumpy Cake.

Started by Fred Sanders in Detroit, Michigan, the brand is now owned by Morley Candy Makers, Inc., with its own rich history dating back to 1919. Sanders products can be found in multiple retailers across the United States, at Sanders Chocolate & Ice Cream Shoppes in Michigan, or online at www.sanderscandy.com.

While historic Salem, Massachusetts, is known for its witches, the coastal city is also home the nation's oldest candy company in the United States. Ye Olde Pepper Candy Companie has been in business since 1806, which is 17 years after Masschusetts became a state.

Sanders. The first Sanders candy shop opened in 1875 in Detroit. Founded by Fred Sanders, the business is now a household name in the metro area when it comes to great candy. The business sells dark, milk, and white chocolates, flavored caramels, and ice cream toppings like hot fudge and drizzles.

How do you pronounce Sanders fudge? ›

Is it pronounced Sanders or Saunders? Many people have referred to us as Saunders for years, but we actually call ourselves Sanders. If it's difficult to kill the old habit of calling us Saunders, don't worry; we won't correct you! How can I track my order?

Hot fudge is made by boiling together cream, sugar, chocolate, and sometimes butter—the traditional ingredients for fudge—into what is essentially just an undercooked, unset version of the confection. It differs from plain old chocolate sauce by virtue of being gooier and more viscous.

In fact, hot fudge sauce is just a fudge that never sets! Cream or milk, sugar, and butter are slowly boiled down until slightly thickened and light caramel-colored.

Sanders Chocolates fans who have missed its beloved caramel and fudge toppings are in for a real treat. On Wednesday, the Clinton Township-based company announced that manufacturing of the iconic caramel and fudge toppings has resumed.

My family visited the Morley Candy and Sanders in Clinton Township. This is where the candies are made and they also have a nice candy shop. We love Sanders chocolates, and we were excited to see their selection.

Morley Candy owns and markets the Sanders Confectionery line, which is famous for its Bumpy Cakes, sundae topping, and ice cream, particularly in and around Detroit, Michigan. Michigan school children often sell Morley Candy for school fundraisers.

Fudge is basically an emulsion between sugar, butter and milk. If the butter gets too hot, it can separate, causing the fudge to become oily on top. This is easy to prevent by monitoring the temperature with a candy thermometer, but separated fudge can also be fixed.

Our Hot Fudge Sundaes start with creamy, vanilla soft serve swirled together with hot fudge, and finished with whipped topping and a cherry.